Navigating Phlan Using Classic Pool of Radiance Maps

If you're diving back into the ruins of Phlan, having a reliable set of pool of radiance maps is pretty much the only way you're going to survive the night. Let's be honest, back in 1988, SSI wasn't exactly interested in holding your hand. There was no glowing quest marker or GPS-style mini-map sitting in the corner of your screen. If you stepped into a dark alleyway in the Slums, you were on your own—unless you had a piece of graph paper and a very sharp pencil. ...

May 21, 2026 · 6 min · Amor Ally